Apex Helicopters

About Apex Helicopters

Our Growth and Evolution

Over the years, Apex Helicopters has steadily expanded its fleet and broadened its operations. Initially focused on flight training, our company shifted its emphasis to commercial operations, becoming a trusted leader in the industry. To support this growth, we have obtained three FAA certifications that allow us to offer a diverse range of specialized services:

FAA Air Carrier Certificate – FAR Part 135 On-Demand Charter Operations

Certificate # 9XPA176N

FAA Operating Certificate – FAR Part 137 Commercial Agricultural Aircraft Operations

Certificate # 9XPG176N

FAA Operating Certificate – FAR Part 133 Rotorcraft External Load Operations

Certificate # 9XPL176N

These certifications enable us to operate in several key industries, including utility and pipeline inspections, aerial photography, wildlife management, and environmental surveys.

Our Operations

At Apex Helicopters, we provide a range of commercial services in several growing sectors:

Utility and Pipeline Inspection Operations

Aerial Photography

Aerial Video Production

Wildlife Management

Environmental Surveying

Safety as Our Priority

Safety is at the core of everything we do at Apex Helicopters. We operate with the highest safety standards, ensuring that all protocols are followed meticulously. As a certificated Charter Operation through the FAA, our aircraft and pilots are held to strict safety standards. As a result, we are proud to maintain a completely accident-free safety record.

Highly Experienced Pilots

Our pilots are highly trained and experienced professionals. Every pilot at Apex Helicopters holds an FAA Commercial and Instrument Certificate. The minimum qualifications for our pilots are 2,500 flight hours of verifiable helicopter flight time, though the average experience level is 4,500 hours. Additionally, all of our pilots undergo comprehensive annual ground and flight training and evaluations in accordance with FAA requirements for medical flight currency and certification.

Training and Evaluation Process

Ground Training

Every year, the Chief Pilot and Safety Officer conduct ground school for each of our pilots. The required courses include operational procedures for Part 133, 135, and 137, as well as Operator Qualifications (OQ) for pipeline patrol support.

Flight Training

Flight training is conducted annually for each pilot, focusing on aircraft-specific skills. Training includes Part 133 External Load, Part 135 Air Taxi, Part 137 Aerial Application, Powerline Patrol, and Pipeline Patrol operations.

At Apex Helicopters, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in both safety and service, ensuring that each flight meets our rigorous safety protocols while delivering the highest quality of commercial helicopter operations.